KING. [Prostrating himself.

Most august of beings! Dushyanta, content to have fulfilled the commands of your son Indra, offers you his adoration.

KA[S']YAPA.

My son, long may'st thou live, and happily may'st thou reign over the earth!

ADITI.

My son, may'st thou ever be invincible in the field of battle!

[S']AKOONTALÁ.

I also prostrate myself before you, most adorable Beings, and my child with me.

KA[S']YAPA.

My daughter,